Lisa Witepski

2 weeks ago | estate-living.co.za | Lisa Witepski

3 min read And then came the economic slump. Combined with the growing awareness of the strain all that buying – and the requisite production – placed on the environment, it’s not surprising that people are less enthusiastic about hitting the malls than they might have once been. That doesn’t negate the need for, well, stuff. But it does create the space to consider alternative solutions.

Jan 13, 2025 | estate-living.co.za | Lisa Witepski

Here’s how estate can mine the marvel of padel 4 min readWe speak to operators in the know about the game, the process, the costs, and the maintenance required to base your padel venture on informed decisions. Read MoreBe wise when buying cars online 4 min readDiscover the convenience of buying cars online from the comfort of your home. Learn about the risks to watch out for and how to avoid fraud. Read MoreNew Year, new beginnings 5 min readStart the New Year with a fresh perspective.

Oct 27, 2024 | farmersreviewafrica.com | Lisa Witepski |Zablon Oyugi

By Lisa WitepskiMatsae Tsotetsi, owner of MS Construction and Projects, is striving to bring change to her small Free State community by creating access to organic food and health products. Farming isn’t usually the career of choice for residents of Qwaqwa in the Free State. Icy temperatures and water shortages make agriculture a challenging enterprise, exacerbated by ongoing drought.

Oct 17, 2024 | farmersreviewafrica.com | Lisa Witepski

By Lisa WitepskiFarming is known to be a difficult industry, but emerging farmers typically face greater challenges than their established counterparts, with red tape and moribund processes presenting a significant obstacle to market access. That’s why Yolanda Klow, owner of Queens Nest Farms, says that emerging farmers must create their own opportunities. Yolanda has been following her own advice since she registered her 22 hectare farm located in Tarlton, in 2020.

Oct 7, 2024 | farmersreviewafrica.com | Lisa Witepski

By Lisa WitepskiAgriculture has always carried a certain amount of risk – but the growing reality of climate change means that small farmers are facing more challenges than ever, and need greater resilience and creativity to overcome them. Obakopano Trading and Projects, based in Delareyville, North West province, is a case in point. The entity was established by Obakeng Metswamere, for whom farming is a way of life: his father, too, is a farmer, as was his grandfather.